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Nov 25, 2024
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2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Early Childhood Teacher Certificate - Academic Plan
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Want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Consider the field of Early Childhood Education. Research supports the importance of high quality, early childhood programs which impact children’s development throughout their school years and on into adult life. One of the most important influences is the teacher. Arapahoe Community College and the Early Childhood Education program faculty are committed to prepare professionals to work with young children, birth through age 8, in a variety of settings. The Early Childhood Teacher Certificate will prepare students for early childhood teacher positions in early childhood care and education settings. Upon completion of these classes, you will have met academic requirements as an Early Childhood Teacher. In addition to the academic requirements, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires at least 3 months (455 hours) of verifiable work experience. All Early Childhood and general education coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
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Course Availability
Total Credits = 18
| Required Courses - Major Courses |
Credits |
Pre or Co Reqs Required |
Course Available Fall? |
Course Available Spring? |
Course Available Summer? |
| ECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education* |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ECE 1031 - Guidance Strategies |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ECE 1045 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| ECE 2381 - ECE Child Growth and Development* |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| ECE 2621 - ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
PLUS 1-3 credit ECE elective. Students may choose from:
ECE 1111 - Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice*
ECE 2051 - ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety
ECE 2601 - The Exceptional Child |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
ECE Elective Course
Choose from one of the following ECE courses.
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
ECE Elective Course
Choose from one of the following ECE courses.
Notes
- Course availability is subject to change.
- ECE 1111 and ECE 2601 are only available in an online format during the Fall term.
- In addition to the academic requirements, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires at least 3 months (455 hours) of verifiable work experience.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2022/2023 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.
- Students pursuing this certificate MUST complete and pass a background check. Go to cccs.castlebranch.com and complete the background check with Castle Branch.
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- ECE 1045 , ECE 2051 , and ECE 2381 are only available in an online format during the Spring term.
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